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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 513 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | bfit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $17,628 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,628 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $18,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $11,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 84% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 2.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $124 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Franklin Institute of Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 513 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Franklin Institute of Boston?
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is 1,717.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($17,628.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at Franklin Institute of Boston than Fitchburg State University ($17,628.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Franklin Institute of Boston ($15,535 vs. $18,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 0.1% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,500 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Fitchburg State University (84% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students is 59.3% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($11,296 vs. $7,093)
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Franklin Institute of Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Institute of Boston or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Franklin Institute of Boston (2.32)
Fitchburg State vs. Franklin Institute of Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State or Franklin Institute of Boston? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Franklin Institute of Boston and Fitchburg State.
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Franklin Institute of Boston graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $41,700)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $10,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($12,000 vs. $22,685)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($124 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/